Health, Hygiene and Cleanliness Activities

With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to talk about proper steps to remain healthy and avoid getting sick. The CDC has a list of recommendations on their website stating proper precautions. However, practicing basic hygiene does not have to be boring! Here are some fun things you and your child can do to combine education and health/hygiene/ cleanliness.

Hand washing Experiments

In order to stress the significance of hand washing and provide a hands on learning experience, try the water, soap and pepper experiment. You will only need the following supplies:

· Anti-Bacterial Soap

· Bowl of Water

· Pepper

Fill a bowl with water and sprinkle pepper into the bowl. Tell your child that the pepper signifies their germs. Have them place their finger in the bowl and discuss what happens with no soap versus with soap on their finger.

Another hand washing experiment that may be a little messier is “Glitter Hands” For this experiment, you simply place glitter on your child’s hand and have him/her wash their hands (with soap) until the glitter is completely off. If you want, have them count how many seconds it takes them and explain to them that they need to scrub the germs off their hands like they did the glitter.

Some other personal hygiene activities you can do is a hygiene matching game. For this you make set of cards by either drawing or printing off hygiene products such as soap, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc. Then have another set that shows hands, teeth and a mouth. Turn the cards over and have your child try to match the product with the proper part of the body.

As stated before, it is a critical time to practice healthy habits. I hope these activities provide a hands on learning experience and help your child be able to understand and see firsthand the importance of health, hygiene and cleanliness!

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